The $30 million trophy that slipped away

Arsenal's dream of a double ended in heartbreak as they lost the Champions League final 4-3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday night.

The Gunners had won the Premier League just a week earlier, but the defeat in Europe left a bitter taste, especially as rivals wasted no time in mocking their misfortune.

Chelsea's cheeky response

Chelsea were among the first to strike,posting a link to stadium tours with the caption 'Come and visit London's home of trophies ,' featuring the Champions League trophy in the image.

The Blues have won the competition twice , in 2012 and 2021, and have often clashed with Arsenal in London derbies.

Erling Haaland's subtle dig

Erling Haaland, Manchester City's prolific striker who has a history of confrontations with Arsenal defender Gabriel, also took a dig.

Haaland shared a photo of himself smiling with friends, which fans interpreted as gloating over Gabriel's decisive penalty miss.

PSG's two-track response

PSG midfielder Joao Neves, who played the entire final, aimed at Arsenal's style, saying 'PSG were the only team that wanted to play,' after the Gunners managed just one shot on target and less than 25 percent possession.

This came after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had boasted at a pre-match event, 'On Saturday, we are going to be champions of Europe.'

What's next for the Gunners?

Arsenal now face a summer of reflection, needing to rebuild their squad to compete on multiple frots next season.

The penalty shootout defeat will sting for months, especially as Gabriel and Eze must live with the memory of their misses.